Police in Nairobi have arrested nineteen Nigerian nationals said to be living in the city illegally. 

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This was an effort by the authorities to combat electronic fraud. 

The arrests were made in Kasarani, Umoja, and Roysambu.

Police said that the suspects were believed to be engaging in electronic fraud that targetted Kenyans. 

“The fraudsters start by befriending you on social media (Facebook) and once you accept the friend request they initiate a friendly chat that promises the victim goodies to be sent through DHL at the airport,” said DCI George Kinoti. 

When they finally make the imaginary sending of the parcel, the cons give you a call requesting for money to clear the transaction. 

“Immediately you send the money through Mpesa another call is made requesting for some more money for other documentation and taxes. After paying the dues demanded, your calls demanding for your parcel will not be picked. That is the time you realize that you have been conned. This is therefore to warn members of the general public against such fraudsters,” he said. 

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